On 18 September, the Erasmus+ "Do You Mind?" project partners will gather in Zadar, Croatia, to launch the new MINDYI youth mental health training and share key European best practices.

The partners of the Erasmus+ project AI Youth Work Navigator invite youth information and youth work professionals to join the project's final conference on 30 September 2026 at La Tricoterie in Brussels, Belgium.

Hundreds of young people, policymakers and youth organisations gathered in Nicosia and online to make EU policies more youth-friendly. From housing and participation to trust and transparency, their recommendations will help shape the post-2027 EU Youth Strategy.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way young people access information, and ERYICA is helping youth (info) workers keep pace. Through the AI Youth Navigator and youthinfo.ai projects, the network is developing practical AI skills, ethical guidelines, and strategic resources to ensure youth information services remain trustworthy, innovative, and future-ready.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Susan Flocken as ERYICA’s new Director. Susan is an experienced, multilingual professional passionate about EU affairs and democracy development. With over 15 years of experience in strategic leadership and policy advocacy, she is the ideal leader for our network.

We are pleased to welcome our new Cooperating Organisation from Finland to the ERYICA network. Read on to discover more about their work and the valuable contribution they bring to our community.

At ERYICA, we are delighted to introduce you to our new member, coming from the Republic of Moldova. That is why we want to tell you a little bit about them.

Since March, ERYICA has welcomed 20 new Trainers of Trainers to its international trainers pool. After completing a months-long learning journey culminating in Luxembourg, they are now ready to deliver ERYICA's Youth Information and Counselling courses across Europe.

Last April, ERYICA joined more than 1,000 young people at the European Youth Week 2026 kick-off event in Brussels. Together with young representatives from the network, the Secretariat promoted ERYICA's 40th Anniversary Campaign and co-hosted a participatory session on young people's vision for Europe's future, highlighting the essential role of youth information in ensuring justice, inclusion, and participation.

Forty years ago, ERYICA was founded with a clear and forward‑looking purpose: to ensure that young people across Europe have access to reliable, comprehensive and youth‑friendly information.

To start its birthday celebrations, ERYICA will host an online launch event on 10 April at 10:00 CET. Open to members and stakeholders, the webinar will introduce the activities and initiatives planned for the anniversary year. 

The Youth Partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe has published three new resources on youth mental health and well-being, including a cross-country policy mapping study, a thematic overview of key trends, and new podcast episodes,

The latest UNESCO Youth Report reveals a gap between youth engagement and real impact. With limited formal structures and many young people feeling unheard, current participation mechanisms still fall short. Yet new spaces are opening doors to greater youth influence.

Eurodesk Italy launches ‘Eurodesk in Pillole 2026’, a video podcast that makes European mobility opportunities more accessible to young people. Created entirely by young volunteers, the series offers clear, peer-to-peer insights on topics such as Erasmus+, ESC volunteering, EU traineeships, and OLS courses.

22 young ambassadors from Sóller and Ciutadella gathered in Ciutadella in March as part of the Balearic Islands Youth Ambassadors programme. The meeting focused on strengthening youth information and participation.

‘Connecta’, Andorra’s first Education and Career Guidance Fair, brought together over 80 exhibitors from three countries in February. Around 2,500 students attended to explore study options and career paths.

Last December, an Eurodesk delegation visited Madrid to explore innovative youth policies, services, and participation models. The experience highlighted the value of strong international networks like Eurodesk and ERYICA.

Europe Goes Local is seeking good practices for its network conference in the Norwegian city of Tromsø from 2 to 5 June. Share your project before 15 March.

A new round of applications for the European Youth Information Quality Label is open until the 1st of April. An online information session for potential applicants will be held on 4 March 2026. Register now!

At ERYICA, we are delighted to have begun 2026 by welcoming a new member to our network. That is the reason why we are delighted to introduce you to Info Jeunes France.